Bruxism 70% of patients clench or grind their teeth which can increase tooth sensitivity, cause jaw and/or facial soreness, and create headaches. It is a serious condition that can cause pain in your jaws, teeth and musculature but can also damage expensive dental work. There are signs on your teeth that we can see that are characteristic of this problem—many patients do not believe they have this but unknowingly and unconsciously do it during their sleep. It is associated w

Periodontal Surgery Gum Lift/Esthetic Recontouring can enhance a smile by removing damaged or excess gum tissue. Sometimes patients have a gummy smile that they feel detracts from their features. Shaping and thinning the tissue to look more natural and fit better around the teeth can add to the beauty of the smile. This procedure is considered cosmetic and is typically not covered by dental insurance. Gummy Smiles have different causes that can be related to the lips, irregul

Dental Bonding/Fillings Our office only places tooth colored (mercury free) composite fillings. Composite fillings are a mixture of glass or quartz filler in a resin medium that is sculpted into place and chemically bonded and hardened with a special light to the tooth. Composites blend in with your tooth shade, have good durability, are resistant to fracture, and allow for less tooth structure removal when the tooth is prepared as compared to metal amalgam fillings. The res

Bridges Our mouths are meant to hold a specific number of teeth, and it is only with all your teeth that your mouth can function at its full potential. When you do lose a tooth, you have options. Most patients prefer a fixed replacement versus a removable appliance. Sometimes the best alternative, a dental implant, cannot be done. Therefore, a dental bridge which holds an artificial tooth in place where one is missing can help maintain the alignment of your teeth. When a too

Crowns Crowns are commonly used to give strength to teeth that need it perhaps from extensive decay, a large filling, chip or break or a root canal. A durable, tooth-colored metal called Zirconium is used under our porcelain crowns to give more durability for teeth that get a lot of forces. The good news is that you never have to worry that an unsightly black line will show at the gumline of these crowns because there is not a dark metal involved like the former porcelain fus

Ceramic Veneers & Onlays Dental veneers are thin layers of porcelain (as thin as a fingernail), which are custom-made to bond to the front surface of teeth. The chemical bond creates an amazingly sturdy restoration, which is as strong as natural tooth structure and one that will not stain. There is no metal substructure so there isn’t the worry about dark lines around the teeth. They are done to strengthen chipped teeth, correct misalignments, improve the shape or color of te

Dental Implants Dental Implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Benefits include regaining the ability to eat virtually anything and knowing that their teeth appear natural and that their faces won’t prematurely age due to tooth and bone loss. Patients with dental implants can smile, talk and eat with confidence! "Dental implants can be your doorway to renewed se

Orthodontics The biggest dating turnoff among men and women is bad teeth. 77% of women think crooked teeth are worse than a receding hairline, and 22% of Americans think they would have a better love life if they had better teeth. On a professional level, 78% of Americans perceive adults with crooked teeth to be unsuccessful, while 14% feel they might be missing out on a better job than if they got their teeth fixed. ~ PR Newswire (Nov. 15, 2012) ~ Invisalign straightens your

Smile Services Customized Smile Enhancement "Survey says: 37% of people notice your smile first, 33% notice your eyes." We believe in imitating natural beauty. Today’s client prefers a smile that looks natural and undetectable. We have access to premier labs to create a blend of colors, contours, and shapes under our direction to give each patient their best smile. This approach is highly technical and involves criteria that our doctors understand because of their advanced tr

Proper brushing is probably the most important way to keep your mouth healthy. Brushing correctly and with the proper frequency can help you prevent problems before they appear. There are four important things you will need to properly brush your teeth: a toothbrush with soft bristles, toothpaste with fluoride, the correct angle of brushing, and brushing in a pattern. Use the following tips to help you get the most out of your brushing.  It is important to brush at least twi